Rides for nextyear?

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 12:48pm
Honda
Millsaps, Short - signed
Tedesco - ?

Kawasaki
Villipoto - signed
Ferry ?

Suzuki
Dungey?
Alessi?
Byrne?
Reed?
Izzi - Star Racing?

Yamaha
Hepler ?
Hill ?

KTM

Brayton?
Sipes?
Davalos?
Hahn?
Searle?

Pro Circuit
Weimer?
Porcel?
Morais?
Stroupe?

Star/Yamaha
Lamoine?
Tickle?

Canadae/Kawasaki

Hahn?
Cunningham?

Geico/Honda
Canrard?
Bracia - signed
Wharton?
Metcalfe?
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Wandell 8/17/2009 1:21pm
8/17/2009 1:21pm Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 1:36am
Only other one you left off is L&M Racing that has Stewart signed.
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Madmax31 8/17/2009 1:45pm
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Well the consistent rumors are KTM being done in the 250 class and only running 2 450 riders next year. If this is true and it appears to be...they are absolutely retarded. I don't understand how they could have their sh*t together so well in Europe and so screwed up in the States.

So there is about 4 more riders that will be looking for jobs, plus Antsie.

Wonder if Pourcel will jump to the 450 class? Will Windham be back on a SX deal or is he retiring?


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ck95 8/17/2009 1:48pm
8/17/2009 1:48pm
rumors also saying no Factory Yamaha team...
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swizcore 8/17/2009 1:50pm
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I would LOVE to see Tickle on the Pro Circuit team.

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LouDog 8/17/2009 1:52pm
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Theres alot more to add to that list, we keep hearing dont know anything yet.
DirtyFilter75 8/17/2009 1:56pm
8/17/2009 1:56pm
swizcore wrote:
I would LOVE to see Tickle on the Pro Circuit team.
X2 KID IS SUPER FAST!!!!
lostboy819 8/17/2009 2:36pm
8/17/2009 2:36pm
I think alot of the riders like Hepler and Ferry that have been on factory bikes but have not delivered wins and championships are are going to have a hard time getting any type of support. Now some of the up and coming 250 guys will have a better chance.
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Titan 8/17/2009 2:38pm
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I don't understand how a team, in this economy, can pay a Hepler, or Townley...guys that haven't completed a full season in who knows how long due to injuries. Those guys are going to have to start at the bottom I'm afraid.
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swizcore 8/17/2009 2:40pm
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Yeah, I feel bad for Hepler, the dude definitely has skills but more than that he has bad luck.
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swizcore 8/17/2009 2:41pm
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Titan wrote:
I don't understand how a team, in this economy, can pay a Hepler, or Townley...guys that haven't completed a full season in who knows how long...
I don't understand how a team, in this economy, can pay a Hepler, or Townley...guys that haven't completed a full season in who knows how long due to injuries. Those guys are going to have to start at the bottom I'm afraid.
Wow, Townley. Havent heard that name in a while. Really puts in perspective the here today gone today saying. Hope he gets and stays healthy, thats one guy who would make next year alot better.
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Stephon 8/17/2009 2:50pm
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Madmax31 wrote:
Well the consistent rumors are KTM being done in the 250 class and only running 2 450 riders next year. If this is true and it...
Well the consistent rumors are KTM being done in the 250 class and only running 2 450 riders next year. If this is true and it appears to be...they are absolutely retarded. I don't understand how they could have their sh*t together so well in Europe and so screwed up in the States.

So there is about 4 more riders that will be looking for jobs, plus Antsie.

Wonder if Pourcel will jump to the 450 class? Will Windham be back on a SX deal or is he retiring?


For starters The US and Europe are completely different markets with different attitudes toward the product of full size bikes. In my opinion, there are many more people in the US that would consider Blue, Yellow, Red or Green before Orange. That results in fewer sales and available marketing dollars; hence a lower profile in the market. In Europe, it seems that KTM is a more of a choice that people believe in than in the US.

I think KTM in the US is at least trying, but at some point they have to look at the ROI. Is their 65cc, 50cc and off-road market bankrolling the MX market in the US? I don't know. They obviously know how to make a quality product.

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ocscottie 8/17/2009 3:55pm
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Yet another "Pro Circuit 450 team" rumor, like we hear every year around this time. (from Pit Bits on the home page)

Hopefully this year it becomes a reality. I know Pourcel wants to be on a 450, that could be really interesting.
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SH_105 8/17/2009 6:01pm
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There may be a new "Team" making some waves here shortly.............................


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ChrisB 8/17/2009 6:05pm
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SH_105 wrote:
There may be a new "Team" making some waves here shortly.............................


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lol, hey shawn, way to keep it real... lol.
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-eagle- 8/17/2009 6:06pm
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Wasn't there a press release a while back about GL starting his own gig?
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trick121 8/17/2009 6:09pm
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My guess is...

Hamblin
JLaw
Langston
Hepler


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"T-BONE" 8/17/2009 6:20pm
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Star Racing is going to have Stroupe and possible Izzi
Suzuki rumor going around..... Canard
Moto Concepts team to Yamaha's
Suzuki City factory Suzuki 250f team
Langston Racing as hammy hinted

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SH_105 8/17/2009 6:21pm
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Hahahaha Trick thats some funny guessing but not so my friend. Like I said it will be a New Team but may have some great guys a part of it..................... I hear its in the "works"....????


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1911 8/17/2009 6:23pm
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SH_105 wrote:
There may be a new "Team" making some waves here shortly.............................


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Great job on the Pre show and wrap up show.
Shimokitazawa 8/17/2009 6:33pm
8/17/2009 6:33pm
ChrisB wrote:
lol, hey shawn, way to keep it real... lol.
Easy does it on the - "LOL"

one of the most annoying acronyms on the planet

for god's sake - no more "LOL"
Rocket Launcher 8/17/2009 6:34pm
8/17/2009 6:34pm
I spoke with the folks that run Honda's national amateur program the other day, and there is a lot still up in the air. The privateers are really scrambling for sponsors right now. So seeing more middle market teams energe, to replace the factory teams taking a step back seems pretty logical. The privateer teams have proven they can do a lot more with less.
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KnowItAll 8/17/2009 7:05pm
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SH is the team you're talking about going to be 450 or 250?
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thiel77 8/17/2009 7:30pm
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I would love to see a few more teams like JGR, factory support with major sponsors, jump in.

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Wandell 8/17/2009 7:38pm
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Not as much as the riders would!
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SH_105 8/17/2009 9:02pm
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KnowItAll wrote:
SH is the team you're talking about going to be 450 or 250?
Hearing it will be a FC type of a deal


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swizcore 8/17/2009 9:27pm
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ChrisB wrote:
lol, hey shawn, way to keep it real... lol.
Shimokitazawa wrote:
Easy does it on the - "LOL"

one of the most annoying acronyms on the planet

for god's sake - no more "LOL"
Maybe so but its better than STFU which is mind-numbingly crude and just a joke because it is never heeded. Thats my peeve anyway.
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BobbyM 8/17/2009 10:13pm
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Titan wrote:
I don't understand how a team, in this economy, can pay a Hepler, or Townley...guys that haven't completed a full season in who knows how long...
I don't understand how a team, in this economy, can pay a Hepler, or Townley...guys that haven't completed a full season in who knows how long due to injuries. Those guys are going to have to start at the bottom I'm afraid.
hepler cost more and delivered less than any rider in history. not a slam...
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BobbyM 8/17/2009 10:15pm
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SH_105 wrote:
Hahahaha Trick thats some funny guessing but not so my friend. Like I said it will be a New Team but may have some great guys...
Hahahaha Trick thats some funny guessing but not so my friend. Like I said it will be a New Team but may have some great guys a part of it..................... I hear its in the "works"....????


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what is jlaws job? babysitter for you guys?
knowitallnovice 8/17/2009 10:52pm
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SH_105 wrote:
Hahahaha Trick thats some funny guessing but not so my friend. Like I said it will be a New Team but may have some great guys...
Hahahaha Trick thats some funny guessing but not so my friend. Like I said it will be a New Team but may have some great guys a part of it..................... I hear its in the "works"....????


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BobbyM wrote:
what is jlaws job? babysitter for you guys?
Booby's a mean drunk until someone threatens to beat him up.

Then he kinda cries.....over and over again.

Luv ya boob.

I'll take Hepler's career over the Boob.

And you call yourself a fan?

And I'll take J Law over the boob in our fantasy racer who delivers career wise.

A holeshot pic don't cut it no more.

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